34. Should Zoos Exist?: A Discussion of the Benefits and Controversies Surrounding Zoos (English Vocabulary Lesson)

<p><strong>On today’s episode we are going to discuss the controversy and debate surrounding zoos! Are zoos vital organisations because they promote scientific research and public education, and save animals on the verge of extinction? Or are zoos terrible prisons with no educational value that damage animals physically and psychologically?</strong></p> <p><strong>TRANSCRIPT -- </strong><a href="https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2020/12/16/34-should-zoos-exist-a-discussion-of-the-benefits-and-controversies-surrounding-zoos-english-vocabulary-lesson/"><strong>https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2020/12/16/34-should-zoos-exist-a-discussion-of-the-benefits-and-controversies-surrounding-zoos-english-vocabulary-lesson/</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2020/12/16/34-should-zoos-exist-a-discussion-of-the-benefits-and-controversies-surrounding-zoos-english-vocabulary-lesson/"><strong>CONTACT US!!</strong></a></p> <p><strong>INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p> <p><strong>Twitter - @thinkenglishpod</strong></p> <p><strong>Blog - </strong><a href="https://thinkinginenglish.blog/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thinkinginenglish.blog</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com</strong></p> <p><strong>VOCABULARY LIST</strong></p> <p><strong>Controversial (adj) - causing disagreement or discussion</strong></p> <p><em>The book was very controversial</em></p> <p><strong>To struggle (v) - to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something</strong></p> <p><em>I’ve been struggling to understand this article all afternoon</em></p> <p><strong>Logistically (adv) - in a way that involves the careful organization of a complicated activity</strong></p> <p><em>In theory, this is a great idea, but logistically, it's a nightmare</em></p> <